Charlottesville to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.6 miles 179.6 km · straight line
139.5 miles estimated 224.5 km · driving distance
2h 48min estimated drive time
$13 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Frederick?

The distance from Charlottesville to Frederick is 111.6 miles (179.6 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located NNE of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 139.5 miles, taking about 2h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Frederick in Maryland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Frederick. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlottesville to Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 48min $13 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 22min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 40min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Frederick

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients